Laboratory Assistant II
Laboratory Assistant II
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Job Description
Position Title:
Laboratory Assistant IIJob Group:
MeritRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of clerical office experience undergraduate education and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to one year of full-time employment.Special Required Qualifications
Must have accurate color recognitionPreferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a clinical research or diagnostic laboratory setting.Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Prior experience with handling specimens.
Degree related to animal science or related field.
Job Description:
Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work staying organized and supporting scientific processes behind the scenes Were looking for a dependable and detail-focused Lab Assistant II to help keep our laboratory operations running efficiently and safely. If youre motivated by routine precision and teamwork this role could be a great fit for you.
What Youll Do:
- Receive sort and accession biopsy specimens using specialized software ensuring accurate data entry and proper handling with PPE.
- Distribute departmental mail twice daily meeting strict delivery times at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
- Maintain lab cleanliness and organization by sanitizing workstations discarding waste properly and cleaning small equipment.
- Support lab staff with basic experiments reagent preparation and assembling specimen collection kits for clients.
- Organize specimen archives and teaching samples and occasionally answer lab phone calls relaying messages to the supervisor.
Youll work closely with laboratory personnel and supervisors and occasionally assist with client-facing tasks related to specimen kit preparation.
Additional Details:
- Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- This is an on-site position; remote work is not available.
- PPE and biosafety training will be provided.
About Our Department:
Our laboratory team supports clinical and research efforts through accurate specimen handling and efficient lab operations. We take pride in maintaining a clean organized and collaborative environment where every team member plays a vital role in the success of our work.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Codes tabulates posts and enters fiscal statistical and other data.
May use credit card machines bar code systems computers or cash registers.
Assembles standard forms correspondence records and maintains associated files.
Prepares proofs collects copies and cross checks routine documents and generates summary reports.
Matches receipts/tickets to statements and maintains account records and other office records.
Gathers collates processes requests and classifies information according to established guidelines requiring independent judgment in the selection of materials and using a variety of communicative sources.
Greets and assists the public patients students faculty and staff and provides information relative to the area of assignment and according to established guidelines.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of office routines and functions sufficient to relay factual information to visitors and telephone callers and to direct communications.
Skill in operating office equipment.
Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff students and the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform routine arithmetic computations.
Ability to collect data keep accurate records and prepare reports.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
0005aApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date:
August 29 2025Posting Close Date:
September 11 2025Job Requisition Number:
R17701Employment Type
Full-Time
